About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Trondheim Vaernes (TRD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Trondheim. The right side wins overall because the takeoff view over Amsterdam's canal ring and the IJmeer is genuinely spectacular and hard to beat. During the cruise over southern Norway, the right side also picks up views of the Norwegian coast and scattered fjords as the route tracks northeast. The landing left-side fjord view is excellent but shorter in duration.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Schiphol typically departs northbound or eastbound on runways 18R/36L or 06/24. On a northeast departure toward Norway, the right side gives you a clear view over Amsterdam city center, the IJ waterway, and the open water of the IJmeer. The left side faces industrial western suburbs and the port area. Notable sights include: Amsterdam city center and canal ring, IJmeer and Markermeer, IJburg island district, Almere new town across the water.
What can I see when landing at Trondheim Vaernes in Trondheim?
When landing at Trondheim Vaernes (TRD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Trondheim Vaernes typically lands on runway 09 (eastbound approach) or runway 27 (westbound). On an approach from the southwest, the left side faces the Trondheimsfjord, a long narrow fjord running inland from the coast, with the city of Trondheim visible at its inner end. The right side faces inland toward forested hills with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Trondheimsfjord, Trondheim city center and Nidaros Cathedral area, Munkholmen island in the fjord, Stjørdal river delta near the airport.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Trondheim?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Trondheim Vaernes (TRD) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
What does the Amsterdam to Trondheim flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Skagerrak strait between Denmark and Norway, then tracks over the Oslofjord region and southern Norwegian highlands. Expect views of the Norwegian coast with scattered islands and skerries, forested upland plateaus of southern Norway, and occasional glimpses of snow-capped ridges in the Dovre and Trollheimen ranges as you approach Trondheim from the south.